An affirmation is a positive statement that validates something about a person. You can say affirmations to yourself, and these will promote your own behavioral health recovery. At Cottonwood, in Tucson, Arizona, we believe that the mind, body, and spirit all play a role in wellness.  What Research Says About Affirmations The more you repeat...Read More

It is important for people in recovery to understand how the changing of the seasons can impact their mental and chemical health. One factor that can play a role in both of these is seasonal affective disorder (SAD). At Cottonwood, in Tucson, Arizona, we offer residential and outpatient services for people with mental health, substance...Read More

September is Recovery Month, and at Cottonwood, in Tucson, Arizona, we have many reasons to celebrate. We get to cheer them on, as our clients recover from mental health, substance use, process addictions, and eating disorders. Recovery month isn’t just limited to celebrating successful recovery, though. It’s also a time to raise awareness about new...Read More

Sometimes, when we are hurting, we hurt other people. We may not realize until much later the pain we have caused another person, and saying sorry isn’t enough to fix their suffering. At Cottonwood, in Tucson, Arizona, we don’t just help our clients to heal; we also help them to find ways to make amends...Read More

Do you know what an overdose looks like? Do you know what to do if you observe someone who is overdosing? If you participate in International Overdose Awareness Day on August 31, you will have this important information and much more. At Cottonwood, in Tucson, Arizona, we treat people with substance use disorders, and we...Read More

When opioids are taken as directed, in small amounts, for short periods of time, they are not likely to lead to addiction. Unfortunately, this is not always how people use opioids. At Cottonwood, in Tucson, Arizona, we treat substance use disorders, and we want you to be able to identify the signs that someone you...Read More

If you have faced addiction, you may have looked around and realized that people who were in your corner before you were using were no longer in your life, as you struggled to get sober. Now that you’re entering recovery, you may be looking to cut ties with people who used with you or who...Read More

If your job takes precedence over the rest of your life, preventing you from engaging in hobbies, spending time with loved ones, or just relaxing, you might be stuck in hustle culture. At Cottonwood, in Tucson, Arizona, we think it’s important for people to examine the choices they are making, whether by default or intention,...Read More

On its surface, perfectionism seems like a desirable trait for a person to have. One might assume that striving for the highest possible performance would lead to fulfillment, achievement, and productivity. Unfortunately, research has not found this to be the case. At Cottonwood, in Tucson, Arizona, we treat a number of behavioral health conditions that...Read More

As we enter July, you may be finding that you’ve been invigorated by the end of winter and the opportunity for summer fun. On the other hand, you may be someone who struggles to adjust to the hotter, less structured months of the year. Wherever you find yourself on this spectrum, Cottonwood in Tucson, Arizona,...Read More